Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Pillars Fund
EIN 81-0983087 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL
Profile
To strengthen relations with American Muslims and all Americans. Pillars Fund strategically supports nonprofit organizations that amplify the talents and leadership of American Muslims and improve the communities they serve.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
17th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
29th percentile
Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
86th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 4.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
23rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
94th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$8,117,741
Down $322,110 (-3.8%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$70,621
Down $125,427 (-64%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$8,047,120
Down $196,683 (-2.4%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$5,966,431
Up $3,567,474 (+149%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$6,163,114
Up $1,379,307 (+29%) from 2023
Net Income
Up-$196,683
Up $2,188,167 (+92%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
- Assets
- $8,117,741
- Liabilities
- $70,621
- Net assets
- $8,047,120
- Revenue
- $5,966,431
- Expenses
- $6,163,114
- Net income
- -$196,683
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Sep 4, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $5,966,431
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To strengthen relations with American Muslims and all Americans. Pillars Fund strategically supports nonprofit organizations that amplify the talents and leadership of American Muslims and improve the communities they serve.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $7,813,425 | $6,748,850 | ▼ $1,064,575 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $450,000 | $1,350,000 | ▲ $900,000 |
| Intangible Assets | $143,272 | $0 | ▼ $143,272 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $21,990 | $12,250 | ▼ $9,740 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $6,543 | $6,141 | ▼ $402 |
| Accounts Receivable | $31 | $0 | ▼ $31 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $8,439,851 | $8,117,741 | ▼ $322,110 |
| Other Assets Total | $4,590 | $500 | ▼ $4,090 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $117,537 | - | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $78,511 | $70,621 | ▼ $7,890 |
| Total Liabilities | $196,048 | $70,621 | ▼ $125,427 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $7,876,660 | $6,451,287 | ▼ $1,425,373 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $367,143 | $1,595,833 | ▲ $1,228,690 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $8,243,803 | $8,047,120 | ▼ $196,683 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $8,439,851 | $8,117,741 | ▼ $322,110 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $6,141 | $33,893 | $40,034 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashif Shaikh | Executive Director | FT | $255,208 | $22,865 | $278,073 |
| Kalia Abiade | VP Programs | FT | $180,000 | $6,051 | $186,051 |
| Arij Mikati | Managing Director | FT | $155,000 | $12,954 | $167,954 |
| Nadia Ismail | Managing Director | FT | $147,900 | - | $147,900 |
| Waliya Lari | Programs | FT | $135,000 | - | $135,000 |
| Hina Mahmood | Programs | FT | $129,744 | - | $129,744 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Shakeeb Alam | Board Chair |
| Dr Rami Nashashibi | Director |
| Nancy A Khalil | Director |
| Rashid Shabazz | Director |
| Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur | Director |
| Sameer Shamsi | Director |
| Deana Haggag | Secretary |
| Noorain Khan | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $5,965,350
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $1,081
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $5,965,350
- Change in Net Assets
- $-196,683
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $5,966,431
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $5,966,431
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $5,966,431
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $2,738,668 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,079,212 |
| Other Expenses | $1,345,234 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $742,373 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $2,453,680 | - | - | $2,453,680 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $672,996 | $351,129 | $438,910 | $1,463,035 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $672,475 | $873 | - | $673,348 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $284,988 | - | - | $284,988 |
| Fees for Services Other | $76,466 | $166,857 | $40,133 | $283,456 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $127,914 | $66,737 | $83,422 | $278,073 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $92,918 | $48,479 | $60,598 | $201,995 |
| Travel | $87,232 | $42,864 | $53,580 | $183,676 |
| Payroll Taxes | $62,610 | $32,666 | $40,833 | $136,109 |
| Occupancy | $32,952 | $17,192 | $21,490 | $71,634 |
| Office Expenses | - | $43,429 | - | $43,429 |
| Advertising | $9,897 | - | - | $9,897 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $5,646 | - | $5,646 |
| Insurance | - | $5,596 | - | $5,596 |
| Other Expenses | $4,247 | $10,446 | $3,407 | $4,247 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $4,593,139 | $827,602 | $742,373 | $6,163,114 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $6,163,114 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $6,163,114 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $6,163,114 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner City Muslim Action Net | Chicago, IL | - | Program Support | $155,000 |
| Detroit Revival Engaging Mus | Detroit, MI | - | Program Support | $145,000 |
| Defending Rights and Dissent | Washington, DC | - | Program Support | $135,000 |
| Muslim Wellness Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | - | Program Support | $135,000 |
| Institute for Social Policy | Dearborn, MI | - | Program Support | $130,000 |
| CUNY School of Law | Long Island, NY | - | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Georgia Muslim Voter Project | Suwanne, GA | - | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Allied Media Projects | Detroit, MI | - | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Muslim Anti-Racism Collab | Alta Loma, CA | - | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Pillars of the Community | San Diego, CA | - | Program Support | $100,000 |
| New American Leaders Inc | New York, NY | - | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Tides Center | San Francisco, CA | - | Program Support | $65,000 |
| MSA West | Orange, CA | - | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Action Center on Race | Chicago, IL | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Faith In Action Network | Washington, DC | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| IL Muslim Civic Coalition | Oak Brook, IL | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Intl Museum Muslim Cultures | Jackson, MS | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| NEO Philanthropy Inc | New York, NY | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Project South | Atlanta, GA | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Reviving Islamic Sisterhood | Minneapolis, MN | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| The Appellate Project | Washington, DC | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| The BOT Leland Stanford | Stanford, CA | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc | New York, NY | - | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Malikah | Astoria, NY | - | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Maristan | Fremont, CA | - | Program Support | $30,000 |
| American Muslim Health Prof | Rolling Meadows, IL | - | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Blue Tin Production LLC | Chicago, IL | - | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Emgage Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | - | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Huron University Found | Manhattan Beach, CA | - | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Maine Peoples Resource Cente | Portland, ME | - | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Muslim Campus Life | Winchester, MA | - | Program Support | $25,000 |
| National Immigration Project | Washington, DC | - | Program Support | $25,000 |
| National Pship for New Amer | Chicago, IL | - | Program Support | $25,000 |
| UC Regents | San Francisco, CA | - | Program Support | $25,000 |
| American Muslim Adv Council | Nashville, TN | - | Program Support | $20,000 |
| INTL Council for Refugees | Omaha, NE | - | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Muslim Community Network Inc | New York, NY | - | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Yusra | Tucson, AZ | - | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Asian American Jou | Washington, DC | - | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Black Muslim Leadership Counc | King of Prussia, PA | - | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Columbia University | New York City, NY | - | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | - | Program Support | $10,000 |
| US Campaign for Palestinian | Washington, DC | - | Program Support | $10,000 |
| WESPAC Foundation Inc | White Plains, NY | - | Program Support | $10,000 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity